United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley campaign total announced

Architectural Polymers, of Palmerton, is being recognized for creating jobs that pay and their economic impact within the commonwealth as part of the third annual Governor’s ImPAct Awards.

Architectural Polymers, of Palmerton, is being recognized for creating jobs that pay and their economic impact within the commonwealth as part of the third annual Governor’s ImPAct Awards. (ED KOSKEY JR., THE MORNING CALL FILE PHOTO)

UWGLV campaign total announced

The 2014 United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Campaign total was recently announced at it's Celebration of Caring, surpassing last year's number, for a total of $10,809,390. More dollars raised translates to more dollars to invest in supporting children, families and seniors in the Lehigh Valley through education, healthy aging, food access and emergency services.

David Lewis, President, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, commented on this year's accomplishments, "We were grateful to be able to acknowledge some of the 400 companies and 23,000 individuals who contributed to the success of this year's campaign. It's evident there are many people in the Lehigh Valley who genuinely care for one another."

Additional honorees included Pat Beldon for the United Way Women's Leadership Council's Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year Award and recognition for United Way's Cornerstone Society, Community Caring, and Circle of Honor recipients.

County Seat Spirits opens in Allentown

County Seat Spirits, Allentown's first distillery since prohibition recently held its Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting ceremony at the Allentown Economic Development Corporation's Bridgeworks Enterprise Center located at 905 Harrison Street in Allentown.

The local distillery was presented with certificates of recognition from U.S. Representative Charlie Dent's Office and from State Senator Pat Browne's Office. State Representative Peter Schweyer was also on hand to personally present County Seat Spirits with a proclamation from the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania and congratulate the company for choosing to locate in Allentown.

"We are very excited to be able to manufacture high quality, locally made spirits in Allentown and greatly appreciate the support we have received from our local elected officials," Co-founder John Rowe said. "The Lehigh Valley is a great place to start a business because the community does a fantastic job of supporting small businesses."

County Seat Spirits is open noon-5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays for tours, tastings, cocktails and bottle sales in Suite 128 of the Bridgeworks Enterprise Center. The distillery currently offers vodka and rum and is planning to release a gin in May with additional offerings to come later in the year. The company prides itself on its hands-on grain to glass approach and focus on local product names. The distillery's products are served at The Hamilton Kitchen in Allentown and Coca-Cola Park – Home of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.

Architectural Polymers recognized

Architectural Polymers, of Palmerton, is being recognized for creating jobs that pay and their economic impact within the commonwealth as part of the third annual Governor's ImPAct Awards.

Architectural Polymers President/CEO, Marshall Walters said, "Our Corporation is honored to be nominated for this award and thankful to have the opportunity to headquarter and conduct business in the great state of Pennsylvania. There are so many people I have to thank for assisting us in getting a foothold and expanding our operations. With hard work, Architectural Polymers' international business prospects of selling construction products for new evolving building systems continue to look promising."

Architectural Polymers was nominated for the ImPAct Awards because of Exporting Impact. This award is given to a company that has significantly increased its export sales and the number of new foreign markets to which it sells

Architectural Polymers was nominated for the award by the Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance network. Each of the 10 PREP regions submitted up to five nominations per category.

Ciocca Subaru recently presented a check for $ 13,198 to the Alzheimer's Association as part of the National Subaru Share the Love Event.

Subaru of America, Inc. has donated $35 million to nonprofits over the past six years through its annual "Share the Love" event. During the "Share the Love" event held at the end of each year, Subaru donates $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased. Customers who purchase or lease a vehicle during that period select one of five charities to receive the donation.

In addition to the five national organizations, Subaru retailers were given the opportunity to support another charity from their local community. Ciocca Subaru chose the Alzheimer's Association as one of their local Charites.

The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.